Putin arrives in India for BRICS summit amid Iran and Ukraine conflicts

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi are slated to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an upcoming summit that analysts say will be heavily framed by the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The three‑way talks are scheduled for the multilateral gathering in New Delhi, where leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues including regional security, energy cooperation and the impact of international sanctions on their economies. Organisers have indicated that the agenda will also address humanitarian concerns arising from the conflict in Ukraine and the broader instability in the Middle East.

The summit comes at a time when the wars in Ukraine and the Israel‑Hamas confrontation dominate global diplomatic discourse, influencing trade patterns and geopolitical alignments. India’s participation reflects its strategic balancing act, maintaining ties with both Moscow and Tehran while navigating pressure from Western nations. As the meeting unfolds, officials anticipate that the discussions will seek to mitigate the economic fallout of the conflicts, explore avenues for coordinated diplomatic outreach, and reaffirm each country’s stance on sovereignty and non‑interference. The outcomes are expected to shape regional dynamics and inform future multilateral engagements.